Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Nasruddin

(805 posts)

15. Trolley problem

Reply to jmowreader (Original post)

Tue Jun 11, 2024, 02:18 PM

Jun 2024

It's the Trumpian version of the Trolley Problem.

Would you throw him to the shark in order to save everyone else that was on the boat, or would you permit him to electrocute himself so that the poor shark starves?

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

32 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Marine experts respond to Trump's electric boat remarks [View all] jmowreader Jun 2024 OP

Anyone that understands an electrical circuit HAB911 Jun 2024 #1

Had a good laugh when the experts chose the shark. Ferryboat Jun 2024 #26

Can i choose to be on the boat with Trump? Easterncedar Jun 2024 #2

Absolutely! You have to be strong though. iscooterliberally Jun 2024 #13

Don't punish the poor shark!! TSExile Jun 2024 #14

Only if you promise... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #27

Lets not forget electricity and sinking ships are nothing new... getagrip_already Jun 2024 #3

Also don't cars have batteries? Plenty of them end up underwater, especially in hurricanes and I've not Maraya1969 Jun 2024 #8

*ZINGER!!* underpants Jun 2024 #4

If you engage the starter with gas fumes around the engine. Arne Jun 2024 #5

No Doubt About It! ProfessorGAC Jun 2024 #21

Also, if trump should fart near an open flame Arne Jun 2024 #22

Methane Has An Even Higher Heat Of Combustion ProfessorGAC Jun 2024 #24

LOL... I figured this would get some input from the "experts"... hlthe2b Jun 2024 #6

The suggestion that electric vehicles electrocute people is so 1980s. yardwork Jun 2024 #7

Typical EV battery voltages Disaffected Jun 2024 #9

Hi, let me introduce you to an idiot here. duncang Jun 2024 #10

Did it have a freaking laser beam attached to its head? Ray Bruns Jun 2024 #17

Yep, snorkling in the Keys! PurgedVoter Jun 2024 #30

Is this like the bear or man in the woods thing? Prairie Gates Jun 2024 #11

Trump knows as much about boats PatSeg Jun 2024 #12

Trolley problem Nasruddin Jun 2024 #15

The sharks would let him sink louis-t Jun 2024 #16

Wouldn't the shark die if it bit Trump? GreenWave Jun 2024 #18

Sharks won't eat Trump jmowreader Jun 2024 #19

I think sharks won't eat Trump because they have better taste than that. LisaL Jun 2024 #25

INDEED Skittles Jun 2024 #23

It's like the man or bear question geardaddy Jun 2024 #20

Trump, man, bear or shark? PurgedVoter Jun 2024 #29

... geardaddy Jun 2024 #31

Some magat is probably wondering... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #28

But did they factor MTG's Jewish Space Lasers into the equation? Blue Owl Jun 2024 #32